mbc300

hi,
does anyone have the valentine 1 radar detector installed in their rear view mirror?......how much and where can i buy.

AkaSigFreak

Be prepared to spend $$$$$$$$
Mid city engineering offers a version that displays through your speedo display.
http://www.midcityengineering.com/pd...atalog_web.pdf
The other version that I know of is from Renntech.
http://www.renntechmercedes.com/showroom_interior.php
http://www.renntechmercedes.com/video_valentine1.html
Any reason you want the Valentine 1 remote mount? I recently attended a Luxury/Exotic meet with the Orlando Automotive Club and I was surprised at how many Ferrari's, Lamborghini's, Porsche's etc had windshield mount radar detectors (Beltronics, Passport etc). Don't get me wrong. I think they are incredible but I can't justify $1k+ on a radar detector.

mbc300

really that much..........no F***in way. i just thought it would be nice to have the radar
unit built inside the rear view mirror, oppose to being hung on the windshield. any suggestions asto which brand is best for your buck?

Sportstick

I looked at their web site and sat and stared at the mirror hardware for a while and cannot see how the power source works out. Is it a headliner de-trim? Is there some harness pig tail up there to tap or does it need splicing?

Peabody

It probably splices into the dome lighting.

EDIT: Also, I'd rather retain a lawyer and fight 4 speeding tickets than buy that thing.

Spec_Davis

i found a V1 for 399 is it even worth it?

Sportstick

A new V1 is $399. We bought one, then a second. It is outstanding. The bogey counter and directional arrows work beautifully. I had others...now just the V1.

The mirror mount looks great, but I'm not willing to start cutting and splicing wires.

aprince2die4

the V1 has saved me countless number of times...gives plenty of time to slow down...though if you get hit with laser you're prolly gonna get a ticket...

I ran it using the str8 wire from the glovebox outlet up the pillars and thru the headliner so i wouldnt have any wires dangling in front of me and didint have to splice any wires...

mbc300

i have a question, if you are stopped for any reason and the officer sees your radar unit.......is it illegal to have a radar unit? i just have to ask ( i have no idea if legal ).

AMGTTV8

depends on the state....

MOST states allow radar detectors - you run into problems in cities like Wash D.C. where security is of utmost importance

Same rule applies with laser jammers - they are generally accepted, but check your State's specific statute

Sportstick

http://www.radarbusters.com/legalissuesarticle.cfm

justthinking

I have a brand new V1 sitting on the table for about a month now...
Still trying to figure out what's the best way to install them and route the wires..

C300S 6MT

Illegal in DC and Virginia. You're good to go with 48...

Sportstick

Did you intend to subtract the District of Columbia as a state? We have 50 states, plus D.C. Therefore, with Virginia as the only state having detectors illegal, we are OK in 49 states!

ukchris

I can embed the Valentine1 remote display unit in a rear view mirror for you if you are still looking. The mirror would contain the full display, mute/mode button and a jack plug for the connection to the V1, you would then mount the V1 in a position of your choosing (it doesn't need to be visible or accessbile as all control would be from the mirror). See the attached image as an example, there may also be options to mount it behind the glass so it is invisible when turned off.

Costs would be around $200 plus parts (the mirror ane remote display) - the mirror would have to be tested to ensure it can be modified and has enough space inside, ebay is a good source.

Feel welcome to post or PM me if you'd like to discuss.

Chris.

NickCats

I can vouch for ukchris ( he was a member of the Boxster forum I was a member of for the last 3 years ) - stand up guy and does great work !

Good to see you on here, Chris !

Nick

moobly

United States law varies from state to state, but detectors are generally legal in private vehicles under the Communications Act of 1934, and illegal in commercial vehicles by DOT regulation.
Exeptions:
Illegal in all vehicles: Virginia and Washington D.C., US military bases.
Illegal in commercial vehicles under state law: Illinois, New York. (specifically, commercial vehicles over 10,000 lb. and all vehicles over 18,000 lb.).
Indirectly Illegal: Minnesota and California (Illegal to hang anything from the windshield with suction cups; however both dashboard and visor mounting is allowed).
Repealed: Connecticut (1998)
Proposed legislation: Florida

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C300Sport

I have owned two Valentine Ones, with the latest one sitting in my desk drawer right now. The problem is that all the law enforcement agencies in Atlanta have gone to lidar. I never received a ticket, for almost ten years, while using the V1 but got nailed twice in one year with lidar a couple years back while using the detector. All the dector will do for you with lidar is let you know about 30 seconds sooner that you are going to get a ticket. I still use it on road trips but have simply given up on it around Atlanta.

Arjy

I mount mine on the windshield in the bottom left corner, with the power running from my glove box, hidden in my dash. got mine used for 250, been working great